- 181. RE: Chromework and rechroming (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:22:27 +0100 (BST)
- Now you come to mention it I think I remember hearing that also... Well, the right thing seems to be to get the old bumper rechromed - if its a good old fashioned place that does a good job then it
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00360.html (8,392 bytes)
- 182. Re: Chromework and rechroming (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:57:28 +0100 (BST)
- No need to worry, in this rather odd isle we work on both metric and imperial... I went in to a wood shop when I was younger, needed some wood for a school project - the guy took looked at me odd wh
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00362.html (8,576 bytes)
- 183. Re: 4 point harnesses (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 01 May 2003 14:49:58 +0100
- Nolan, thanks for such a detailed answer to my question. I do worry that so many "boy racers" use this sort of harness now... although I have no real respect for their stupidity (some of them anyway
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00002.html (10,285 bytes)
- 184. Re: My First Spitfire... (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 15:15:45 +0100
- Donald & Henry, I've uploaded the photos here for you, as the Spit list doesnt allow attachments: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hj.carruthers/stike/ Just seeing those photos beings it home how much I
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00015.html (8,294 bytes)
- 185. Re: My First Spitfire... (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 03 May 2003 21:44:13 +0100
- Seems odd... you would have thought it was the brightest colour too. People would see the car easier than any other colour.... James 1977 Pimento Red Spit - Awaiting its death certificate (next Tuesd
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00025.html (7,469 bytes)
- 186. Re: It's getting brighter (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 15:47:02 +0100
- There's lots of stuff: http://www.bobbrews.com/ukimports.html $1.10 for a Flake! $1.80 for a tin of Heinz Baked Beans! $5.00 for a bottle of Rose's Lime Cordial - interestingly the stuff they sell i
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00052.html (7,385 bytes)
- 187. Re: Sagging Spit? (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 22:44:26 +0100
- Replacing the rear spring is easy, you just need lots of energy to undo the bolts that hold the spring on to the diff :) 2 people are useful to get the spring out as it usually needs a bit of a wigg
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00170.html (8,390 bytes)
- 188. Re: fs: 79 spitfire - colorado.... (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 00:09:08 +0100
- Does anyone else find it odd the number of Spitters who are selling their cars? Hope it goes to a nice home Richard... James /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/c
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00179.html (7,479 bytes)
- 189. Re: fs: 79 spitfire - colorado.... - back home (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 01:56:13 +0100
- Oh yeah, that's right blame it on me! :)))) Nobody feels safe, most of all me.... I am currently majorly stressed out dealing with the insurance... the paper work has been handed from one company to
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00182.html (9,030 bytes)
- 190. Re: fs: 79 spitfire - colorado.... - back home (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 16:51:26 +0100
- Yeah... true... I finally found out yesterday that the other guy is actually insured... I was a bit worried that he wasn't.... Got some more info on the engineers report.... it's "beyond economical r
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00198.html (8,463 bytes)
- 191. FOR SALE: Spitfire Mk2 - Kent, UK (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 13:48:48 +0100 (BST)
- Thought UK listers might be interested, I just went to see a Spitty, I presumed it was a Mk3 because it was 1967 - however it turns out to be a Mk2. Luckily it was only 20 minutes drive away... south
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00210.html (7,648 bytes)
- 192. Re: Centenary Run (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 15:51:00 +0100
- Drool drool drool.... Do you think I can claim this back on my insurance? Missing such an historic event? Any more photos?... the people demand more Mike! (well I do!) Right... got to get my Mk3 befo
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00290.html (8,985 bytes)
- 193. Re: Centenary Run (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 20:31:09 +0100
- Oh yeah... there must be somewhere cheaper than Footman James... and the great thing is I turn 21 next wednesday... so I should have a few more options... and this time it's going to be fully comp!
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00294.html (9,749 bytes)
- 194. Re: Centenary Run (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 23:37:12 +0100
- But at least its all organised by the insurance company... Im fed up of dealing with about 3 different partys... Okkkkaaayyyy... this makes me a little less worried about how picky I am... if you mus
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00304.html (9,968 bytes)
- 195. Re: James - a RED one! (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 19:28:06 +0100
- Hi Suzie, I went to see a Spit Mk3 today.... almost restored - needs finishing.... this is how it is: Perfect paint! still needs polishing... but its already really smart.... all the bodywork has bee
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00316.html (8,464 bytes)
- 196. Re: James - a RED one! (score: 1)
- Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 20:21:14 +0100
- Didn't take any photos... but you can quite easily imagine it... the Spitfire of your dreams.... The great thing is... this car has great mechanicals too.... James /// spitfires@autox.team.net maili
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00318.html (8,107 bytes)
- 197. Re: James - a RED one! (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 00:39:34 +0100 (BST)
- Still in one piece eh? Of course it is! I still managed to get it home safely to its palace (listers, you should see this place, the Spit has its own room, with it's own calendar! - obvious for oil c
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00329.html (9,708 bytes)
- 198. Re: Centenary Run (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 14:29:57 +0100
- My plan is exactly this... I see it as saving money in the long term because I am less likely to rush in to buying a spit.... I'm going to see a Dolly on Friday, 1974 Brugundy 1500TC... should be int
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00338.html (8,690 bytes)
- 199. RE: weather ===no lbc content=== (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 16:59:47 +0100 (BST)
- Even more frustrating is waking up on your birthday, a fantastic hot sunny day, and momentarily forgetting that you no longer have a Spitfire (that works) - and only realising as you open the door to
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00355.html (7,487 bytes)
- 200. Didn't take me long... new Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 12:47:37 +0100 (BST)
- Didn't take me long to get another one, huh? Just over a month... Yesterday me and my Dad drove down to Dorset from London (~130 miles) - to see a Spitfire... no idea what it was really like but fro
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00387.html (9,698 bytes)
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